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Nursing homes in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 213 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies over three cycles, 13.1 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Mille Lacs County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 13.1 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Wellspring Health Care Center | Princeton | 86 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2.3 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center | Milaca | 70 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15.7 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Cura of Onamia | Onamia | 57 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 26.3 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 2 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
Chains present: Cassia (2), Cura (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 213 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Mille Lacs County have the highest CMS ratings?
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center (5 stars), Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center (5 stars), Cura of Onamia (2 stars)
How do Mille Lacs County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 13.1 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.